
Former NFL standouts Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson ignited a major attendance surge during the 2025 HBCU football season, with Norfolk State seeing record-setting crowds and...

In Stitching Freedom, Gary Tyler recounts how a wrongful conviction rooted in racism stole more than four decades of his life, while revealing how mentorship, service,...

In a creative holiday poem, Delegate Cliff Hayes reframes the Twelve Days of Christmas through the lens of modern technology, highlighting cybersecurity, digital access, and responsible...

Florida A&M University alumnus Gregory Anderson channels love, loss, and tradition into Deck the Hallways, a Lifetime holiday film inspired by caring for his late father,...

In a candid interview with Jonathan Capehart, former First Lady Michelle Obama discusses The Look, a visually rich book that goes beyond fashion to explore identity,...

Grammy-winning artist and Portsmouth native Missy Elliott continues to reinvest in her hometown, donating $50,000 to support homeless services while spreading holiday cheer through food, gifts,...

Odell Beckham Jr. sheds light on the reality behind NFL mega-contracts, revealing how taxes, fees, and obligations significantly reduce what players actually take home, challenging the...

Portsmouth held a swearing-in ceremony for Lavonda N. Graham-Williams, who will assume her role as Circuit Court judge in January, marking a historic milestone as one...

Rev. Dr. Bentley deBardelaben-Phillips reflects on the spiritual and communal significance of Advent, encouraging readers to embrace hope, joy, love, and meaningful acts of giving during...

Newport News City Council unanimously approved Iverson Landing, a 120-unit affordable housing development backed by NBA legend Allen Iverson, marking a major step toward expanding housing...

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump secured a $779.3 million wrongful death verdict for the family of Lewis Butler, marking one of the largest negligent-security awards in...

Not all internet connections are created equal. From satellite to coax to fiber, the infrastructure decisions communities make today directly affect speed, reliability, economic growth, education,...

Congresswoman Maxine Waters received the National Council of Negro Women’s highest honor, the Uncommon Height Crystal Stair Award, recognizing her decades of unwavering leadership, civil rights...

More than 200 guests gathered for a sold-out Elegant Holiday Jazz Brunch celebrating Chesapeake Councilwoman Dr. Ella Ward, recognizing over five decades of public service and...